2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,081 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,314miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the seats of the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 1% of the 1,081 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,314 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was rear ended by a guy doing 40 MPH. My truck was lifted in the air and pushed into the rear end of another vehicle. My airbags never deployed and my seat broke!! Possible defect in the seat? I was stopped at a red light when the accident happened. The spare tire holder was ripped off my truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10228026, filed 2008-05, 64,000 miles“The driver's power seat control panel has broken off three times. I replaced it two times. This time, I have simply taken a plastic tie and fastened it more or less in place. It looks junky, but at least it is usable for a while.”
NHTSA complaint #10360015, filed 2010-10, 76,628 miles“After making a few errands, I parked my 2004 chevy Trailblazer ext in my driveway around noon. I immediately went inside my house. Around 4:30 pm I went to get in my truck and found the drivers seat had been on fire. The entire seat and ceiling was destroyed. The ceiling's melted plastic/materials were all over everything. Everything was cool to the touch at this time.there is fire damage throughout the entire inside of the Trailblazer. Everything inside is covered with heavy black soot or pieces of melted plastic. You can't see through the windows. I had my husband call 911. …”
NHTSA complaint #10555535, filed 2013-12, 104,000 miles“The panel for the power seat controls on the driver's seat is designed such that it is broken loose easily by simply entering and exiting the vehicle. It's design and mounting location causes it to have to support the weight of the driver as he enters or exits the vehicle. Once the mounting supports break, the controls are only supported by the wiring.”
NHTSA complaint #10167418, filed 2006-09, 35,000 miles“Drivers seat ,left side cover with power seat control, has broken off 3 times. When getting in truck you must sit on cover. This causes the cover to break. The wiring is the only thing holding the cover on. This could cause a fire or accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10452092, filed 2012-03, 24,000 milesSeats: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer
627 complaintsFuel system
148 complaintsExterior lighting
101 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
62 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsEngine cooling
39 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsEngine
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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